Performing Arts (Elementary & Early Years)

Generative and collaborative Peer Learning Community for Performing Arts

Calling all elementary and early years performing arts teachers! If you teach music, dance, drama, or other performing arts, we’d love to have you join this new community. Your ideas, experiences, resources, and planning insights will help support each of us to grow as professional performing arts educators. Help us shape the community around the needs and interests of each of our members as we discuss common challenges, share helpful insights, and celebrate each other’s wins.

Live Session Dates/Times

To be confirmed

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

To be confirmed

Live Session 2

To be confirmed

Live Session 3

To be confirmed

Live Session 4

To be confirmed

Justin Hockey

Justin Hockey has over 17 years of experience teaching music to students across early years, primary, and secondary. After teacher training in Australia, Justin has taught in India, South Korea, Australia, and China in British, Australian, and American schools. Having led school ensembles including band, choir, and orchestra, he is now enjoying the challenge of developing young musicians in his first IB school. Having moved to China in August, he is excited to co-host the Elementary and Early Years Performing Arts Peersphere community.

Byron Kennedy

Byron Kennedy is currently the Athletic Director at the International School of Tianjin. His lifelong passion for learning and sports led him to study Sports Science, his PGCE, and a Masters in Education, paving the way for a diverse career in coaching, sports science, and athletic administration. Byron has worked with elite national athletes as a strength and conditioning specialist, sports nutritionist, and sports scientist. With over 15 years of experience developing school PE and sports programs, he is dedicated to fostering his students’ physical, mental, and emotional development. 

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